SAFETY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-BTS350
11.3
Specific risks and hazards when working with concrete cutter
Concrete cutters are heavy units and should be positioned by two people with appropriate force,
the machine-mounted lifting handles are to be used, furthermore, make sure that a proper lifting
techniques.
Bruises
Minimize the risk of crushing her foot by wearing work boots with steel toes.
Make sure that the machine and the operator on level ground are both stable when setting up and
the machine will not tip over during operation, slipping or falling.
Injury by diamond saw blade
Contact with the rotating diamond saw blade will result in serious injury.
The machine is to maneuver with the mounting brackets, with secure stand BEHIND the machine.
Within 15m No 2 Person.
Flying asphalt concrete fagments
NEVER remove splash guard lip. Damaged immediately renew. Use break-resistant certified
goggles.
Hazards of the work environment
Make sure that the walls of a trench are stable and not collapse because of the vibration.
Make sure that the area to stomping does not "live" electrical wires, gas pipes, or water pipes,
which can be damaged by vibration.
Be careful when working near unprotected wells or pits. The operation of the machine is its own
discretion and at your own risk.
Risk of burns
Touching the carburetor, the engine, the spark plug and other heatable machine components can
cause serious burns, after prolonged continuous operation.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Fuel is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
NEVER use fuel or engine oil while the machine is in operation or still hot.
Refueled places where fuel is stored, not smoke or allow open flames or sparks.
Do not overfill the fuel tank and avoid the spillage of gasoline during refueling. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure that this area is dry / cleaned before starting the engine.
Refuel only with the filter.
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is tightly closed after refueling again safely.
Chemical hazards
Never operate or refuel a gasoline or diesel engine in a closed area without adequate ventilation
Carbon monoxide emissions from the internal combustion engine of the drive units can cause
damage to health by inhalation in confined spaces and death. Therefore, the engine take in a well
ventilated area or outdoors in operation.
Noise hazards
Working with the concrete release cutter without hearing protection certified to cause hearing
damage and temporary or permanent hearing loss. Wear a certified health and safety regulations
after hearing protection to limit noise pollution.
Special protective clothing
Apart from the general safety instructions listed in the guidelines for the wearing of protective
clothing special protective clothing and safety shoes must be worn with steel inserts.
Maintenance
Make sure that repairs to the motor and the machine are carried out by qualified personnel.
Make sure that the red engine switch is in the OFF position and the ignition wire is disconnected
from the spark plug before you remove the protection, perform service, adjust belt or make
adjustments.
